If you own a computer, rejoice! With the release of Universal Audio’s UAD-2 Satellite systems, you now have wide-open access to a phenomenal new world of plug-ins. You see, Universal Audio’s powered plug-in technology has been dazzling pro recordists for years now. These systems feature dedicated DSP muscle to run Universal Audio’s teeming collection of first-class plug-ins. The trouble, though, has been that you’ve needed a PCI or an ExpressCard slot to make the sonic magic happen – a problem for us laptop-toting folks. The brand-new UAD-2 Satellite systems change all that, letting you tap into incredible DSP power via a convenient FireWire connection. Now you can run sessions with higher track counts, leaving your Satellite hardware to do the heavy plug-in lifting. Of course, it’s about much more than just freed-up power, as Universal Audio’s UAD Powered Plug-ins are among the best around, with licensed models of gear from Manley, SSL, Empirical Labs, Neve, Fairchild, and others.
Depending on the level of muscle you’re after, you can choose a QUAD system (four DSP chips) or a DUO system (two DSP chips). Also available are versions with varying plug-in packages as well as included vouchers toward plug-ins at UA’s online store. For help in choosing the UAD Satellite system that’s right for your setup, just give your Sweetwater Sales Engineer a buzz. We’re here to answer your questions and to ultimately help you blaze down your creative path, freshly charged with UAD-provided speed.
